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Originally Posted by 19Yzerman19
To the extent they do this in any meaningful way wouldn't that impact my approval or disapproval of those other policies, thereby making me less likely to vote for the person? Or are you implying that I wouldn't notice because I'm white?
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No, I'm saying you're more likely to sacrifice more socially progressive policies in favour of economically beneficial tactics because you have nothing to personally gain or lose from the social policies. It's all well and good for a white dude to say "Well he's a little racist and sexist, but he promises he won't implement any racist or sexist policies, and his economic platform seems solid," than say a woman of colour who may see her already disadvantaged social status/mobility stagnate under said politician.
Basically, you as a white guy are determining what level of economic vs. social trade-off is acceptable, despite not being personally affected or, in most cases benefiting extensively, from the existing social and economic structures.